Sexual Abuse Crisis Information Page

This webpage has been created, at the direction of Bishop Malone, in response to the sexual abuse crisis of minors and adults in the Diocese of Buffalo. We are in the process of building this site, but wanted to, in the meantime, have all related information in one place for you. The material and information here will be continuously updated to provide transparency, accountability and action. The most essential part of our response is a deepened commitment to care for the victims and help them heal of these crimes committed by representatives of the Church.

Adult Sexual Abuse & Misconduct Task Force

• Details and Member Info

Charter for the Protection of Children and Young Children

• Essential Norms for Diocesan/Eparchial Policies Dealing with Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests or Deacons, USCCB (Revised June 2018)
• 2017 Annual Report

Code of Conduct

• Diocesan link

Diocese of Buffalo Policy and Procedures for the Protection of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

• Policy Booklet

Historical Data and Graphs

• Diocese of Buffalo Graph
• PA. Grand Jury report and Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) data
• National CARA data on number of alleged offenses reported

Independent Diocesan Review Board (IDRB)

• Biographies of board members

Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program (IRCP)

• Summary of program
• Final Report (June 2019)
• Full program report

Listening Sessions Schedule

• Bishop Malone to host 2019 Listening Sessions

List of Priests Placed on Administrative Leave

• Current list of priests placed on administrative leave

List of Priests with Substantiated Claims of Sexual Abuse of a Minor

• Diocesan and Religious Order Priests

Movement to Restore Trust (MRT)

• Diocese and Movement to Restore Trust announce reform initiatives
• Link to MRT's Website

Report Abuse

• To report abuse of a minor by a member of clergy (priest or deacon), an employee or a volunteer, please contact the civil authorities and the Diocese of Buffalo

Safe Environment Training/VIRTUS

Parish and Catholic school employees and volunteers, over the age of 18, who work with children and young people in the Diocese of Buffalo, are required to attend a sexual abuse awareness session.

• Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) website registration page

Statements, Articles and Interviews

• Recent Archive

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

• Official Website

Victims Assistance Coordinator

• To File a Complaint/More Information